I'm so upset. I've just learned that ANY form of heat therapy can damage underlying tissue, causing fibrosis and scarring. And this can compromise face lift results. I'm 51 and have great skin. But I've done SO many lasers over past 15 years -- titan (2 series), Pearl Laser (4x), Fraxel, several IPLs. My skin is good but lower face is starting to sag and at some point I will want a facelift. Am I still a candidate for a face lift? Is there any way to know how much scarring I have?
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Simulations are often used during a facelift consultation. 3D reconstruction is used to show the possible result after the surgery but is not a standard method to use on its own because it is not 100% accurate. This is complemented with before and after photos of previous patients, and during...
If you already had a facelift, it is acceptable to have a second one; there is no limit on the number of facelifts a person can have. A lot of conditions need to be evaluated before considering having a second or third facelift. Every patient needs to be assessed to ensure they are still an...
The photographs demonstrate a recessive chin profile and fatty deposits in the neck. The fatty deposits in the neck are most likely located both above and below the platysma muscle. A neck lift procedure can accomplish removal of both compartments of fat in addition to a platysma-plasty. At a...